An American living in Canada has claimed he was targeted with vandalism because of his nationality, with rocks thrown through his windows and his vehicles damaged.
Garrett Farinelli told GB News that the attacks began after tensions over tariffs between the US and Canada escalated.
"We got a rock through our window. Our car was vandalised. Before that, we had beer cans. It was all because of tariffs. As soon as the tariffs thing came up - it all really started," Farinelli said.
He explained that he lives in Canada because he "fell in love with a Canadian" but maintains strong ties to America.
Garrett Farinelli was targeted in what he feels was an anti-America attack
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"I love America to death," he added. "I got tattoos of the flag, I love America."
Farinelli showed GB News the extent of the damage to his property.
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Farinelli has both a Canada and US flag outside his home
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His car had both mirrors vandalised and a door handle ripped off.
His Jeep was also targeted, with Farinelli describing the moment he discovered the damage.
"I came here ready to go to work. I jump into my Jeep and check my mirrors, then I see one is missing," he said.
The incidents appear to be part of what Farinelli describes as targeted attacks against him for displaying an American flag outside his property.
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Farinelli believes the attacks were motivated by his nationality and the American flag he displayed.
"If I had a Pride flag or Palestinian flag, would I have got attacked? I don't think so," he told GB News.
He expressed frustration that authorities did not classify the incidents as hate crimes.
"Police officers don't say it was a hate crime. If it wasn't an American flag, it probably would have been considered a hate crime," Farinelli said.
The vandalism comes amid growing tensions between the US and Canada, with American President Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting Canada should become the "51st state" of America.
Recent polls indicate strong opposition among Canadians to becoming part of the United States. According to a City News and Leger poll, four in five Canadians "strongly oppose the idea of joining their neighbours to the south."
The Angus Reid Institute found that 90 per cent of Canadians would vote 'no' in any referendum on joining the United States.
Public sentiment has led to organised resistance, with Manitoba's government hosting a "Rally for Canada" at the Legislative building in Winnipeg.
Premier Wab Kinew said the rally would provide an opportunity for people to "show their Manitoban and Canadian pride and send a message — we will never be the 51st state."
